107Pd
107Pd is a radioactive isotope of palladium. Its nucleus consists of 46 protons and 61 neutrons. The atomic number 46 defines it as palladium, while the mass number 107 (46 protons + 61 neutrons) specifies this particular isotope. 107Pd is a decay product of rhodium-107. It decays primarily through beta-minus decay, transforming into silver-107. The half-life of 107Pd is approximately 107Pd. This means that after this period, half of a given sample of 107Pd will have decayed into silver-107. Because of its relatively short half-life, 107Pd is not found in significant quantities in nature. It is primarily produced artificially in nuclear reactors or particle accelerators. Its applications are limited due to its radioactivity and the availability of more stable or useful palladium isotopes. Research into its properties and potential uses continues, though it is not a widely utilized element in industrial or medical applications. The detection of 107Pd in extraterrestrial materials has been used in studies of cosmic ray interactions and the early solar system.